0 comments by Liam McGuire on 10/11/2016
Kentucky Fried Chicken has rebranded Colonel Sanders once again with the latest pick being “not great, Bob.” Mad Men star Vincent Kartheiser has been chosen as the next KFC colonel. The 37-year-old doesn’t fit the profile of previous celebrities cast in the role, like Darrell Hammond, Jim Gaffigan, and Norm Macdonald, as Kartheiser is more handsome […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 10/1/2016
Canadian furniture company EasyHome decided to use some edgier slang in a recent flyer, which didn’t please customers. CTV News reports the rent-to-own company printed a flyer last week with a speech bubble “OMFG” in the top-left corner. EasyHome has used emojis and text speak in past flyers, but the acronym wasn’t well received. The slang […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/28/2016
No Man’s Sky from Hello Game’s had the Internet swooning after an impressive demonstration at 2014’s Electronic Entertainment Expo. The game’s designer Sean Murray promised an experience like no other. The space exploration game featured over 18 quintillion procedurally generated planets, unique procedurally generated life and promised unlimited exploration. When No Man’s Sky was finally released in early […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/20/2016
Skittles aren’t happy with human dumpster fire Donald Trump Jr., son of Republican presidential nominee and noted bigot, Donald Trump. Trump Jr. took to Twitter to share a meme comparing killer skittles to the ongoing Syrian refugee debate. It’s an interesting choice of analogy. Skittles executive Denis Young caught wind of the Tweet and instantly rejected […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/8/2016
The competition for worst ad of the year if over and it’s only September. Texas mattress company Miracle Mattress released a repulsive, tasteless ad which parodies 9/11 – you know, the incredibly tragic terrorist attack which killed thousands of people. The advertisement is for a “Twin Tower” sale. Mattresses are stacked up (like towers) and […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/7/2016
There was considerable hype for who might next play Dos Equis’ iconic ‘Most Interesting Man in the World’ character. Jonathan Goldsmith retired from the role earlier this year and rampant speculation suggested Dos Equis would go big with his replacement. The beer company announced it would unveil the new version of the character on SportsCentre. […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/5/2016
Here’s a great example of a parody gone wrong. One of the best moments from the 2008 comedy Step Brothers is when Dale and Brennan show off their latest business idea “Prestige Worldwide” by revealing a music video ‘Boats N’ Hoes.’ The idea is a disaster, as the duo eventually crash the boat, but the song is […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/1/2016
Director Spike Jonze is known for putting his own personal stamp on his one-of-a-kind projects. He’s created incredibly unique and interesting visuals concepts for Her, Being John Malkovich and Adaptation. Jonze’s strength at capturing emotion is a gift, which is why it comes to no surprise a commercial he directed for Kenzo World is stellar. You’re probably used […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 8/15/2016
Fitness advertisements can be tough to create, considering the sensitivity regarding weight loss. Jokes shouldn’t be attempted at the expense of physical appearance. One English gym didn’t even try to be considerate to the topic, posting an ad which has received criticism for fat-shaming. Fit4less, a Derbyshire gym, created an ad campaign featuring an ill-advised […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 8/1/2016
Mercedes has pulled an advertisement for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class after advertising the vehicle as a self-driving car, a claim which wasn’t 100% true. According to Jalopnik, an advertisement was removed following complaints to the FTC over a commercial which described the car having a self-driving feature. The spot showed a driver lift his hands off […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/22/2016
Nintendo is dipping into some sweet nostalgia in their latest advertisement for the upcoming NES Classic Edition. The gaming company released a new spot for the mini-console, which is a micro version of the Nintendo Entertainment System with 30 games built-in. The console has HD graphics and comes in at a reasonable $59.99. In the […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/13/2016
Posters for the upcoming spy movie Jason Bourne are the latest Hollywood advertisements to draw ire for its depiction of violence. Tami Sagher, who’s a producer on the hit HBO series Girls, took a picture of the Jason Bourne ads, where the titular character is holding a gun. In the advertisement, the gun the character holds is […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/9/2016
This is my kind of ad. Actor Jonah Hill, best known for roles in Superbad and The Wolf of Wall Street, teamed up with Reebok and the skateboard company Palace to create an ad so intentionally terrible, it’s incredible. Hill pretends to be at a Palace location, while clearly, he’s standing in front of a green screen. His audio […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 6/21/2016
D’Angelo Russell had some sage advice for Ben Simmons as he prepares to enter the NBA: get rid of your phone. In a hilarious new ad from Foot Locker, Simmons is looking for advice from last year’s draft class stars. Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns tells him drafting doesn’t mean anything unless you put in the […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 6/18/2016
You know you’ve made something brilliant when it’s both amazing, confusing and intoxicating. That’s exactly what YouTube’s Mike Diva did when he decided to make a Japanese-styled Donald Trump commercial. It’s one of the most bizarre things you’ll ever see. The ad defies explanation, but I’ll try my best. In the spot, we’re shown a […]
